Kids and technology, how do you manage a generation lost to Tech?

My parenting style is entirely credited to my parents, but I have nothing to go on when it comes to managing tech addiction.

Every parent wants their child to get lots of fresh air and play with their friends. (You want them to develop their social skills).

I want my kids to learn to be self-sufficient, like taking responsibility for feeding the dog or learning how to wash up. I don’t want it to come as a complete surprise when they do have to do it for themselves.

What do you do?

You cobble together a plan. One consisting of dishing out chores and confiscating devices, with the romantic and naïve illusion you will attain the family life you have always dreamed of.

Once again, reality pops up and slaps you in the face as your plan of attack is not received well…

‘If you can’t beat them, don’t give up!’

As we race through life (and Christmas), family time should be just that – time spent with the family and not losing your kids to a virtual one.

I work, so making cookies with my kids is a pleasure of mine, or taking the dog for a walk together as a family.

I want my kids to remember their childhood with the fondness I do of mine. I don’t want them to look back and regret ever being given an Xbox One or an iPhone, or wishing they had spent more time with their Mum and Dad.